Cool MateAbility против Capability против Power против Skill
Когда что использовать в английском, со значением, регистром и примерами.
Ability
Топ 1000 (очень частое)A2noun
Capability
Топ 2000 (частое)C1noun
Power
Топ 1000 (очень частое)A2noun
Skill
Топ 1000 (очень частое)A1noun
| Ability | Capability | Power | Skill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Произношение | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈbɪləti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈbɪləti/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈpaʊə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈpaʊər/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/skɪl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/skɪl/"]/ |
| Значение | Умение что-то делать.The skill to do something. | Способность что-то делать.The ability to do something. | Способность что-то делать или контролировать людей или вещи.The ability to do something or to control people or things. | Умение делать что-то хорошо, обычно благодаря обучению или практике.The ability to do something well, usually because of training or practice. |
| Пример | She has the ability to learn new languages quickly. | Her capability as a leader impressed everyone at the meeting. | The power of the wind can generate electricity. | He has a skill for painting that impresses everyone. |
| Регистр | Нейтральное | Нейтральное | Нейтральное | Нейтральное |
| Насколько частое | Топ 1000 (очень частое) | Топ 2000 (частое) | Топ 1000 (очень частое) | Топ 1000 (очень частое) |
| Уровень CEFR | A2 | C1 | A2 | A1 |
| Часть речи | noun | noun | noun | noun |
| Сочетания | exceptional, extraordinary, great, level, have, possess, retain, ability in, to the best of your ability, high, limited, low, assess, measure, test, level, range, a range of ability, a range of abilities | advanced, enhanced, limited, demonstrate, have, possess, beyond somebody’s capability, within somebody’s capability, capability for, advanced, enhanced, limited, demonstrate, have, possess, beyond somebody’s capability, within somebody’s capability, capability for | absolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/something), flow from somebody/something, lie with somebody/something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power, absolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/something), flow from somebody/something, lie with somebody/something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power, full, reduced, electric, generate, produce, provide (somebody/something with), drive something, run something, go off, cable, grid, line, power for, a source of power, full, reduced, electric, generate, produce, provide (somebody/something with), drive something, run something, go off, cable, grid, line, power for, a source of power, awesome, great, real, awesome, great, real, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, absolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/something), flow from somebody/something, lie with somebody/something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power, great, major, world, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, absolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/something), flow from somebody/something, lie with somebody/something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power | considerable, consummate, extraordinary, range, set, have, possess, combine, level, set, acquisition, with skill, skill as, skill at, a degree of skill, a level of skill, a lack of skill, considerable, consummate, extraordinary, range, set, have, possess, combine, level, set, acquisition, with skill, skill as, skill at, a degree of skill, a level of skill, a lack of skill |
| Антонимы | inability, ineptness | incapability, inability | weakness, ineffectiveness | inability, ignorance |
| Частые ошибки | Confused with 'capability' — 'ability' refers to a skill, while 'capability' refers to the potential to develop a skill., Using 'ability' without a verb or context can make sentences unclear., Incorrectly pluralizing as 'abilities' when referring to a single skill. | Confusing with 'capacity' which refers to volume or quantity., Using it as a verb instead of a noun., Misplacing the emphasis in pronunciation. | 'Power' as a verb — learners often mistakenly use 'power' when they mean to say 'empower'., Confusing 'power' with 'might', as they have different nuances., Misusing 'power' in phrases, e.g., 'the power of' requires a specified noun. | Confused with 'ability' — skill usually implies training or practice., Used as a verb incorrectly — skill is a noun. |
| Заметки по употреблению | Слово 'ability' используется, когда речь идет о чьих-то навыках или талантах. В очень неформальных разговорах лучше использовать более простые слова, такие как 'skill' (навык).Use 'ability' in contexts where referring to someone's skills or talents. Avoid it in very casual conversations where simpler words like 'skill' may be more appropriate. | Слово 'capability' используется в профессиональном или академическом контексте для обсуждения навыков или потенциала. В обычной беседе оно используется редко.Use 'capability' in professional or academic contexts to discuss skills or potential. It's not commonly used in casual conversations. | Используется как в формальном, так и в неформальном контексте. В обсуждениях политики или лидерства «власть» часто имеет весомый подтекст, в то время как в повседневной обстановке это может относиться к электричеству или силе. Избегайте использования в слишком неформальных контекстах при обсуждении серьезных тем.Used in both formal and informal contexts. In discussions about politics or leadership, 'power' often has a weighty connotation, while in casual settings it might refer to electricity or strength. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts when discussing serious topics. | Слово 'skill' используется для описания способностей в различных областях, от спорта до искусства. Избегайте его использования в очень неформальной обстановке, где лучше подойдут более простые слова, такие как 'talent' (талант).Use 'skill' to talk about abilities in various contexts, from sports to arts. Avoid using it in very informal settings where simpler terms like 'talent' might fit better. |
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Частые вопросы: Ability против Capability против Power против Skill
В чём разница между Ability, Capability, Power и Skill?
Ability: The skill to do something. Capability: The ability to do something. Power: The ability to do something or to control people or things. Skill: The ability to do something well, usually because of training or practice.
Что сложнее: Ability, Capability, Power и Skill?
Capability имеет самый высокий уровень, C1, по шкале CEFR.
У Ability, Capability, Power и Skill одинаковый уровень CEFR?
Ability: A2, Capability: C1, Power: A2, Skill: A1 по шкале CEFR.
Какая часть речи у Ability, Capability, Power и Skill?
Ability: noun, Capability: noun, Power: noun, Skill: noun.
Можно показать пример каждого?
Ability: She has the ability to learn new languages quickly. Capability: Her capability as a leader impressed everyone at the meeting. Power: The power of the wind can generate electricity. Skill: He has a skill for painting that impresses everyone.
Можно ли использовать Ability, Capability, Power и Skill взаимозаменяемо?
Не всегда. Ability, Capability, Power и Skill близки и иногда пересекаются, но различаются по регистру, частоте и употреблению, поэтому замена одного другим может изменить смысл или тон. Стоит свериться с различиями выше, прежде чем заменять.